The same applies to Lennon, who acknowledged that he has to exorcise memories of humiliation of Ross County. “Inevitably my mind again this last semi-final and will presumably be the same for players who are still here,” he said.

“But it is an opportunity to remedy the bad day very, very quickly.” You want to get to a Cup final. It is important for players, myself and the club.

“Of course crossed my mind that the outcome of the Ross County could cost me the chance to get the job.” “Johan and I spoke about it the next day and said that if we were to be able to get it probably we would have to win every game after.”

Lennon made course, oversee eight League WINS consecutive to the end of last season, but the title was reaching that stage and although Celtic repeated the feat at the beginning of this campaign, the race came to an end with defeat at home by the Rangers in the first season Old Firm derby. Since then, however, Lennon has correct the balance, the supervision of a victory on the champions at Ibrox.

In addition, although Lennon made light of the same yesterday, Celtic credibility as a growing force increased yesterday when they marched Kris Commons, which had been a declared aim of signing for Rangers, so is so Tuesday Walter Smith was willing to entertain the notion that can field in Scotland against the Hibernian midfielder the next night.

However, Commons, has strongly denied that he had been forced to make any choice between Old Firm clubs. If at any time it had been close to signing Rangers declared Tuesday that had agreed a fee with Derby County player asked: Commons responded: “or close.”

“He was training for Derby, rain and it was withdrawn in the Office of the President.” They said that we have accepted an offer from Celtic.

“As soon as I found out were concerned was here and do my medical, to the extent of the Rangers and the money that is been wielded about in the press, I swear to God, is all nonsense.”

“I’ve been watching and I’ve been reading is complete nonsense.” It wasn’t as Celtic at the last minute and I had cut. For me, they were the only club that was interested and the only club that wanted to join in.

“I never spoke with Walter Smith or had any contact with Rangers in everything.” I saw in the press that liked me as a player.

“Have known for a while Celtic had been watching me.” From a personal point of view it gives me a great opportunity to play in one of the largest European clubs.

“Is also for me a platform and a basis to try and make a name for myself and my place in Scotland squad for the upcoming games in cement.” The opportunity was too good to refuse at all levels.

“There was no chance to Rangers.” There was no agreement being with the Rangers. “It was Derby or Celtic.”

To add to the impression that the Rangers are chained by the dictates of its bankers, the common reveal that he had been advised by Kenny Miller – moved from Ibrox to the Bursaspor week – to sign for Celtic. He asked if Miller was a Rangers player when he asked Scotland player teammate for advice, the common responded: “Yes”.

When it was suggested that he and Miller could have discussed a move to Rangers, Commons replied: “no”.

Commons seems likely to make his Celtic debut today against one side of Aberdeen that have significantly improved since they were old 9-0 by Lennon players in October and lost by just one goal when the parties met in Parkhead last Saturday. Craig Brown, who has overseen the Renaissance was quick to praise the common Celtic acquisition.

It is a very good player with great talent,”said administrator Dons. “I wasn’t at Derby when he was there – came after he left-, but I’ve seen him play in Scotland and I have seen him playing exceptionally well.”

“Has a” Pedigree “very good and clearly could be a stellar signing for Celtic”.

However, for those sensitive to the omens, one of the characteristics of Murray in Melbourne victory may be significant. He played in green to reach the final.